Everyone has heard about eco-friendly building, but what really lies behind all the talk of carbon-neutral homes, alternative energy sources and those unfamiliar construction techniques? SustainableBuild provides the answers in an informative, interesting and thoroughly readable way.

August's Most Popular Articles...

Pollution From Construction:
The construction industry is a major source of pollution, responsible for around 4% of particulate emissions, more water pollution incidents than any other… [572 views in Aug]

Underground Construction:
Underground construction has been around for thousands of years, mostly developed through mining and more recently through transport, housing and commercial… [338 views in Aug]

Stone vs Brick:
Stone is a beautiful natural material that can be cut to any size, and will enhance the exterior or interior of any building. A stone-clad building has a natural elegance to… [278 views in Aug]

Brownfield Sites:
In the UK a brownfield site is defined as "previously developed land" that has the potential for being redeveloped. It is often (but not always) land that has been used… [234 views in Aug]